Quiet 2-bed hideaway overlooking Richmond Park

Hi there,

I’m looking for a calm, friendly, reliable and considerate lodger to share a warm, peaceful and well-organised beautiful home. You'll have a bright, airy double room situated immediately next to the shared bathroom. You'll be on the middle floor of a 3 storey end terrace house tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac on the edge of Richmond Park, where you'll enjoy unobstructed west facing views over the garden and into the park (and stunning sunsets).

This home has a steady, grounded feel and would suit someone who values a quiet lifestyle, emotional ease, and a restorative space to come back to. Ideally someone working or studying full-time who is independent, self-sufficient, and naturally respectful of shared living.

The home is kept clean, ordered, cared for and I’m looking for someone who shares that same natural approach to daily living—being mindful of shared spaces, resetting areas after use, and contributing to the gentle rhythm of the household.

Safety and security are an important part of how the home is maintained, and I’m looking for someone who is naturally attentive and responsible in day-to-day habits such as locking up and using appliances thoughtfully.

This is a quiet, non-party home, best suited to someone who prefers a peaceful environment and is not regularly hosting guests. It’s a space for rest, stability, and recharging.

I value kindness, emotional steadiness, and clear, respectful communication, alongside a sense of shared responsibility that helps the home feel easy and comfortable for both people.

A trial period can be arranged to ensure it feels like a good fit on both sides.

Richmond Park is a SSSI, the largest of London parks and home to an abundance of wildlife. Grazing deer can at times be seen from the window of your room, which is wonderful when in only 50 minutes you can be at Waterloo station (from the house).

The room includes a King size double bed (bedding available on request); Wardrobe with 2 drawers; Fold up table and folding chair; Storage cabinet; Shelving unit; Bedside cabinet; Bedside lamp; laundry basket and waste bin. There are 3 double wall sockets available.

Comfort, hygiene, safety and security of the household are priorities here. The property is in excellent working order: Boiler service and Gas safety inspection last performed April 2026; Energy performance rating is 75 (C); Council Tax band C; Broadband speed 1600mb; Gas central heating throughout; Modern wired smoke alarms (with battery backup) installed on each floor communicate with each other throughout the property + carbon monoxide monitor.

The bathroom has a white 3-piece suite, towel rail, separate heater and an opening window for airing and natural light. I'm attentive to moisture control and you'll find no evidence of mould.

I'm not much of a chef so tend not to hog the kitchen where there is a fridge, freezer, washing machine, microwave, small air-fryer, gas hobs and fan assisted electric oven with extractor fan.

Bathroom and kitchen are tiled. Your room (and stairs to access it) is carpeted. The living and dining area has hardwood flooring and a rug. I'd prefer someone who removes outside shoes indoors. You'll be responsible for cleaning your own room and bedding.

The room is intended for sole occupancy with no overnight visitors. Privacy of your room will be respected. Required access (e. g. for maintenance) will be by prior agreement or in the event of an emergency only. You'll have shared use of the bathroom, kitchen, living / dining room and of course can enjoy the seating area in the garden. The conservatory is mostly used to nurse plants before they go out into the garden and is a working space. Please do enjoy a coffee there if you wish, though you'll probably find grains of compost and my gardening gloves on the floor. There is a second fridge available which you may feel more comfortable to use if you are vegetarian / vegan.

This home is a sanctuary, where the sound of birdsong can be enjoyed, it's a place of calm where you may hear meditation music or quiet radio playing in the background, it is a space to be at ease with oneself. I take a minimalistic view towards material possessions. Recycling and sustainability are important to me. The home is well set up for an outdoor loving [and friendly] cat - there is a cat flap to come and go as he/she pleases and currently no other pets here.

I studied Art, Philosophy and Social Psychology at University, currently work in Horticulture and study part time. I tend to socialise outside of the home and retreat to it for recovery and restoration. Despite having several friends, it'd be rare to encounter any of my friends in the home, so it would suit someone who has a similar mindset. Whilst not a social hub for visitors, I would like to find someone to live with who might like a cup of herbal tea and a laugh together. Positive household relations are important to me and help maintain well-being within the home. Diverse friendly, I appreciate kind, compassionate people of a calm nature, able to communicate with high EQ.

Transport: Nearest bus stop is 5 minutes walk away on Kingston hill where you can catch buses to Putney Bridge or Surbiton (and reach many other destinations). The nearest train station (Norbiton Zone 5) is 15-17 minutes walk away (0.7 miles). Kingston Hill University campus is walkable or a few bus stops away. Kingston Hospital is 10 minutes walk away. The street has no parking restrictions. The nearest road is in the park which is seen but not heard (unless you open the window and listen intently). Once park gates close at night (closure times change according to daylight), its silent (other than the sound of hooting owls).

Bills inc. Council tax; Energy; Broadband; TV Licence; Water.

Please note that when we're both happy to proceed, Vorensys (recommended by SpareRoom) will carry out referencing checks including credit and right to rent checks.

Holding deposit £235 (1 week rent)
Security deposit £1176 (5 weeks rent)

Re: DBS, I'm happy to show you my own DBS certificate at the time of your visit so that you can be safe in the knowledge that I have no spent or unspent criminal convictions. I'd appreciate an employers reference from you.

Whether you are relocating within London, Britain or coming from overseas, I'd be happy to offer guidance to optimise your experience here for a very happy next life chapter.
Happy house hunting!